Identifying the spark of desire in fruit flies
Fruit flies have evolved an elaborate courtship ritual. Upon recognizing a suitable mate in his vicinity, a male fruit fly transforms into a dogged suitor, sometimes chasing the female for more than 26 yards, or nine miles in human terms, singing to.....»»
Keeping Vilsmeier reagent in the flow: From toxin to medicine in one go
The Vilsmeier reagent is necessary for producing a large range of pharmaceuticals, but its unstable nature and toxic precursor phosgene are challenges for its use. A new process that efficiently produces phosgene, the Vilsmeier reagent and the desire.....»»
Using lasers to choose and export single-cell cultures: An efficient upgrade to static droplet array tool
Static droplet array (SDA) is a necessary and integral tool when it comes to high-capacity screening tests, or assays, for identifying and targeting specific cells or analytes (substances whose chemical composition is the target of identification). H.....»»
JWST accidentally discovers 21 brown dwarfs
When you launch humanity's most powerful telescope, you expect results. The JWST has delivered excellent results by detecting ancient galaxies, identifying chemicals in exoplanet atmospheres, and peering into star-forming regions with more detail and.....»»
Nutrients drive cellular reprogramming in the intestines of fruit flies
Researchers have unveiled an intriguing phenomenon of cellular reprogramming in mature adult organs, shedding light on a novel mechanism of adaptive growth. The study, which was conducted on fruit flies (Drosophila), provides further insights into de.....»»
New research sheds light on how harmful fungi could become helpful and reduce food waste
Mold and diseases caused by fungi can greatly impact the shelf life of fruit and vegetables. However, some fungi benefit their hosts by aiding plant survival. Colletotrichum tofieldiae (Ct) is a root mold that typically supports continued plant devel.....»»
Tecno Spark 10 Pro Review: Budgetary Restrictions
Is the Tecno Spark 10 Pro's low price worth it? Let's take a look! The post Tecno Spark 10 Pro Review: Budgetary Restrictions appeared first on Phandroid. While it might not that be well-known in North America, Tecno’s reach into mul.....»»
New research on fruit flies provides key insights into the nutrients essential for embryo development
It is well known in development biology that a mother's egg provides abundant nutrients that are essential for an embryo to develop. But does it matter where in the developing embryo the nutrients are stored?.....»»
Mapping Australia"s hidden lithium reserves
New research has pinpointed the concentration and distribution of lithium across Australian soil, providing crucial insights for identifying potential reserves in the country......»»
Novel chemosensor-based method for rapid detection of bacterial toxin
The COVID-19 pandemic made it very clear that we need better methods to quickly screen for dangerous pathogens and substances. One such compound that regularly flies under the radar is lipopolysaccharide (LPS), largely known as "endotoxins.".....»»
JBL’s retro-style wireless speakers could spark serious envy among Sonos fans
JBL's Authentics are wireless multiroom smart speakers that target Sonos in terms of features and price, but the Authentics can do one thing that Sonos can't......»»
Want to fight climate change? Don"t poach gorillas (or elephants, hornbills, toucans, etc.)
Here's a climate solution we can all get behind: don't kill elephants. Or poach gorillas—or wipe out tapirs, hornbills, or other large-bodied wildlife that eat fruit and disperse large seeds. That's because a new paper by the Wildlife Conservation.....»»
The surprising behavior of male fruit flies under intense light conditions
A recent study published in Open Biology reports that exposure to intense light almost instantly provokes courtship behavior in male fruit flies (Drosophila). Surprisingly, the researchers observed both male-male and male-female courtship behavior un.....»»
3 Reasons Why Linux is the Best Choice to Achieve Optimal System Security
With technological advancements, hackers are becoming increasingly adept at identifying vulnerabilities and gaps in security systems. This makes unauthorized access to secure data and files prevalent, underscoring the critical importance of robust ap.....»»
Culled fruit trees sunk into the Wadden Sea boost local diversity and abundance of marine life
Reefs, whether natural or man-made, are hotspots of marine biodiversity. But especially in soft-bottomed seas, reefs have become scarce because many hard substrates have been removed due to overfishing of shellfish, dredging, trawling, and deep-sea m.....»»
Fungi-eating plants and flies team up for reproduction
Fungi-eating orchids were found for the first time to offer their flowers to fungi-eating fruit flies in exchange for pollination, which is the first evidence for nursery pollination in orchids. This unique new plant-animal relationship hints at an e.....»»
At least 1,100 missing after Hawaii fires
At least 1,100 people are still missing two weeks after deadly wildfires ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui, authorities said Tuesday, with the FBI seeking family members' help in identifying the remains of the dead......»»
Grow-your-own households eat more fruit and vegetables while wasting less, research suggests
Household fruit and vegetable production, in allotments and gardens, could be key to a healthy and food-secure population, a new study from the University of Sheffield has found......»»
Hawaii wildfires stoke climate denial, conspiracy theories
Climate change-denying social media accounts are exploiting the deadly wildfires in Hawaii to push conspiracy theories that high-energy lasers were used to spark the flames......»»
Google Bard could soon become your new AI life coach
A new report claims Google is building an AI life coach to help people with their problems. But it flies in the face of warnings from Google’s own AI experts......»»
Microplastic pollution: New device uses wood dust to trap up to 99.9% of microplastics in water
Could plants be the answer to the looming threat of microplastic pollution? Scientists at UBC's BioProducts Institute found that if you add tannins—natural plant compounds that make your mouth pucker if you bite into an unripe fruit—to a layer of.....»»